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Hwange National Park

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Hwange lodges

Our recommended camps & Lodges

Hwange lodges are located discreetly throughout the park, sitting on private concessions to ensure their guests enjoy a complete wilderness experience. They are classic safari accommodations: timber and thatched lodges or lamp-lit tented camps. They all look out over water, an essential feature during Hwange’s long dry season, and offer a safari experience that blends game drives and walks with cultural insights and bird watching.

Romantic travellers will love several of our recommended Hwange lodges – small, intimate camps with honeymoon suites and table for two dining. Families will also find suitable accommodation with our choice of lodges that offer children’s activities and learning programmes. And all our Hwange lodges benefit from the experience and passion of Zimbabwe’s famously well-trained guides and you’ll find a genuine friendliness in camp.

Browse our recommended Hwange lodges below or simply contact us for advice about the most suitable accommodation for your needs and budget.

The Hide Safari Camp
The Hide Safari Camp
In Short: Great all-round camp for families & couples
Location: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
One of the few camps set inside Hwange Park, The Hide offers day & night game drives plus guided walks & birding with expert guides. There are 10 comfortable tented suites plus a pool; its famous photographic hide overlooks a productive waterhole.
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USD 390p/p sharing
Linkwasha Camp
Linkwasha Camp
In Short: The most luxurious camp in Hwange
Location: Private Concession, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
There are just 7 suites & a family chalet at Linkwasha, ensuring a personalised stay at our top-end choice. A private setting means night drives & walks plus game drives; a sleep-out platform means a night under the stars for the adventurous.
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USD 490p/p sharing
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Somalisa Camp
Somalisa Camp
In Short: Remote & private – a top honeymoon choice
Location: Private Concession, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
You can fly from Victoria Falls to Somalisa Camp & the safari begins right away. The camp sits in a private concession, ensuring exclusive game viewing. Back at camp, there are 6 well-appointed suites complete with hammock & outdoor bath.
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USD 420p/p sharing
Little Makalolo
Little Makalolo
In Short: High-end, small lodge packed with activities
Location: Private Concession, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
There are only 6 tented chalets at this lodge but it has everything else in abundance. Photographic hides over waterholes, star-lit dining, a swimming pool & activities ranging from guided walks & game drives to cultural tours & village visits.
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USD 500p/p sharing
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Elephant’s Eye
Elephant’s Eye
In Short: Our affordable choice for a Hwange safari
Location: Private Concession, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Set on a private concession bordering Hwange, this great value, eco-driven camp has 8 tented chalets, all of which face the camp’s waterhole. You’ll go on drives in the concession & Hwange & also have the chance to sleep out under the stars.
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USD 340p/p sharing
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What to Do

Things to look forward to in Hwange

1. Go on a Game Drive

Enjoying the advantage of open-sided & raised 4X4s, you’ll sit back to some of the best game viewing in Zimbabwe. Local guides know the park intimately & ensure you get the best possible sightings.

2. Visit Smoke that Thunders

Whether you’re planning a day trip or a few nights, Victoria Falls lies an easy 3-hour drive away from Hwange. Choose from accommodation on either the Zimbabwe or Zambia side of the Zambezi River.

3. Track Big Cats & Wild Dogs

Hwange has long had a reputation for lions but this landscape is also home to Africa’s other big predators: leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena & even a roving pack or two of African wild dogs.

4. Enjoy a View for Two

Several of Hwange’s lodges offer very luxurious & discreet accommodation, making them perfect for romance. Private candle-lit dining, indulgent honeymoon suites & personal service are part of the experience.

5. Search for Rare Animals

Home to familiar African animals, Hwange National Park is also a haven for rarer ones. Your guide will be on the lookout for roan & sable antelope as well as rare black rhino & endangered wild dogs.

6. Go on a Night Drive

Lodges in private concessions conduct spot-lit night drives, putting you in the front seat for Africa’s nocturnal show. It’s a chance to see creatures such as wild cats, porcupines & giant eagle owls.

7. Bring Birding Binoculars

Home to 60% of Zimbabwe’s birds, the 420 or so species of Hwange attract bird watchers from across the world. Birding is great throughout the year but exceptional in summer when migrant species arrive.

8. Walk the Wild Side

A guided nature walk gives you the chance to see the smaller details & enjoy some excellent bird watching. For the truly adventurous, multi-day horse-riding is available in Hwange NP.

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